THE FUTURE OF THE BUSINESS ANALYST ROLE IN GREEN ICT
Decreasing energy use, heat emissions, and the unnecessary disposal of computer equipment that contribute to environmental problems requires adjustments in processes and rules governing how T solutions are designed and implemented Business analysts play a crucial role facilitating the organizational changes necessary to establish environmentally sound ICT practices. From conducting audits of the ICT infrastructure and its use, to capturing, at the project level, requirements related to energy consumption and other environmental concerns that must be addressed by new ICT solutions, BAs have valuable contributions to make to the process of greening a business, helping corporate leaders obtain answers for question such as:
@ Are all aspects of the business, including operations, ICT and product life cycle management, efficient and protective of the environment? 49 (3)
@ Is the organization demonstrating compliance with its environmental responsibilities and external regulations?
@ Are the corporation's green ICT goals, as well as the risks associated with adopting green technologies, being effectively and timely monitored across the organization?
@ Are the requirements of new ICT solutions consistent with quality attributes and constraints derived from the adoption of green practices?